A blend of 80% Grenache and the rest Syrah and Mourvedre that matured in vat for close to two years, this is a tremendously spice-driven wine, offering plenty of clove and cinnamon aromatics. Yet it's also round and supple in the mouth, marked by cherry and leather flavors that form a solid base for the spicy complexities.——J.C.(11/15/2006)—— 87